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Media Releases

Okanagan Water Board Invests in ‘Artificial Dog’s Nose’: UBCO eDNA Tool Promises Revolution in Invasive Mussel Detection

October 7, 2025

Syilx Territory, Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) has committed $200,000 towards funding a UBC Okanagan (UBCO)-led pioneering research project that promises … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added, What's New

OBWB Annual Report Highlights Progress and Future of Okanagan Water

September 5, 2025

Syilx Territory, Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) held its Annual Meeting today in Kelowna, with presentations and discussions centered around this year’s theme … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, What's New Tags Annual Meeting, Make Water Work Champion, news release

New Tool Helps Protect Okanagan Streams and Fish with Real-Time Science-Driven Insights!

May 26, 2025

Syilx Territory, Penticton, B.C. – As the Okanagan region faces increasing environmental pressures and the critical need to balance human water use with ecosystem health, the … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added, What's New Tags environmental flows, Hydrometric monitoring, Hydrometrics

Okanagan Resilience Starts in Your Yard: Discover FireSmart™ and Waterwise Landscaping

May 21, 2025

Armstrong, B.C. – Syilx Territory – A new campaign was launched today on the cusp of wildfire season, titled “Make Water Work, Plant FireSmart™.” Held … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added, What's New Tags FireSmart, Make Water Work

Province Boosts Aquatic Protection: Invasive Mussel Focus in Proposed Wildlife Act Changes 

May 12, 2025

Syilx Territory, Kelowna, B.C. –  The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) acknowledges a significant step forward in the ongoing effort to protect B.C.’s waterways from … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added, What's New Tags mussel, Province, wildlife act

19 Years Strong: OBWB Invests $350,000 to Protect Okanagan’s Precious Water

April 17, 2025

Syilx Territory, Kelowna, B.C. – Fueling a sustainable water future, the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is driving change with $350,000 of Water Conservation and … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added, What's New Tags 2025, Grants, Water Conservation & Quality Improvement

Incoming Executive Director and COO take Oath of Office for OBWB

April 2, 2025

Syilx Territory, Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is embarking on a new chapter with the appointment of Melissa Tesche as the … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added, What's New Tags oath of office, OBWB

Melissa Tesche Named New OBWB Executive Director

March 18, 2025

Syilx Territory, Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) proudly welcomes Melissa Tesche as its new Executive Director. Tesche, already well-known to the organization, … Read more

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OBWB reignites decades-long fight against chemicals in Okanagan Lakes

March 6, 2025

Kelowna, B.C. – Syilx Territory – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is renewing its long-standing opposition to aquatic herbicides and pesticides in Okanagan Lakes. … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added, What's New Tags chemicals, Herbicide, pesticide

Okanagan Basin Water Board Appoints James Littley as Chief Operating Officer

March 5, 2025

Syilx Territory, Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is pleased to announce the appointment of James Littley as its first-ever Chief Operating Officer (COO). … Read more

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Okanagan Water Board annual grant intake opens with focus on source water protection

November 12, 2024

Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is now accepting applications to its 2025 Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI) grant program. With … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added, What's New Tags call for proposals, Grants, WCQI

Okanagan water conservation campaign delivers wins, despite continued drought

October 17, 2024

Kelowna, B.C. – Syilx Territory – The Okanagan’s annual valley-wide outdoor water conservation campaign – “Make Water Work” – is coming to an end for … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added, What's New Tags FireSmart, Make Water Work, Make Water Work Champion, Make Water Work plant collection

Okanagan Water Board annual meeting reflects on valley’s extreme weather & building resiliency

September 6, 2024

Kelowna, B.C. – Syilx Territory – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) held its Annual Meeting today at Rotary Centre for the Arts in Kelowna, … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added, What's New Tags Annual Meeting, Make Water Work Champion

Okanagan Water Board launches tool to track local climate changes

August 2, 2024

Kelowna, B.C. – Syilx Territory – The Okanagan Basin Water Board has developed a new tool to help track climate change in the valley. The new “Okanagan … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added, What's New Tags indicators, Okanagan Climate Indicators

Okanagan Water Board invites public to launch of new amphibious milfoil harvester

June 14, 2024

Vernon, B.C. – Syilx Territory – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is hosting a public launch event and naming contest for their new amphibious … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added, What's New Tags Berky, harvester, milfoil, naming contest, public launch

Okanagan mayors & fire chiefs gather to encourage water conservation

June 1, 2024

Lake Country, B.C. – Syilx Territory – Despite cooler temperatures and recent rainfall, the Okanagan’s water supply is still experiencing the effects of last year’s … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, What's New Tags FireSmart, Make Water Work

As Okanagan prepares for second year of drought, Water Board awards $350K to water protection projects

April 25, 2024

Kelowna, B.C. – Syilx Territory – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) has awarded $350,000 to 14 projects through its annual Water Conservation and Quality Improvement … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added, What's New Tags Grants, Water Conservation & Quality Improvement, WCQI

Okanagan Water Board delivers new guide to protect infrastructure from invasive mussels

April 17, 2024

Kelowna, B.C. – Syilx Territory – Organizations in the Pacific Northwest with water-related infrastructure can expect a new tool to be delivered this week to help … Read more

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Okanagan hosts international gathering to build a sustainable future with siwłkw (WATER) FOR ALL

March 13, 2024

Kelowna, B.C. – Syilx Territory As B.C. faces another potential drought this summer and difficult decisions on who gets what water, the Okanagan Basin Water … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added, What's New Tags conference, ef2024, environmental flows, Environmental Flows Conference, siwłkw

Board Report – March 2024

March 6, 2024

The Okanagan Basin Water Board’s monthly Board Report provides highlights from this week’s Board of Directors meeting. The monthly report provides up-to-date information about the … Read more

Categories Board Report, Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added, What's New Tags Board Report

Okanagan Water Board critical of federal mussel response

February 17, 2024

Kelowna, B.C. – Syilx Territory – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is providing clarification to this week’s federal mussel funding announcement, arguing it does not go far enough. “Although this … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added, What's New Tags Don't Move A Mussel, mussel, Okanagan WaterWise

Board Report – February 2024

February 8, 2024

The Okanagan Basin Water Board’s monthly Board Report provides highlights from this week’s Board of Directors meeting. The monthly report provides up-to-date information about the … Read more

Categories Board Report, Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added, What's New Tags Board Report

Okanagan Water Board urges feds to support invasive mussel prevention while there’s time

January 18, 2024

Kelowna, B.C. – Syilx Territory – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) has learned that the federal government may be cutting funds which support invasive mussel … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added, What's New Tags mussel

Board Report – December 2023

December 7, 2023

The Okanagan Basin Water Board’s monthly Board Report provides highlights from this week’s Board of Directors meeting. The monthly report provides up-to-date information about the … Read more

Categories Board Report, Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added, What's New Tags Board Report

Okanagan Water Board seeks grant applications to address drought & other water challenges

November 30, 2023

Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) is now accepting applications to its Water Conservation and Quality Improvement (WCQI) grant program for 2024. … Read more

Categories Featured, Media Releases, Recently Added, What's New Tags Grants, Water Conservation & Quality Improvement, WCQI
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  • Killiney Beach water quality advisory ends - Castanet
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  • RDOS issues water quality advisory and immediate irrigation ban for part of Okanagan Falls - Castanet
  • Make Water Work campaign's effective approach - Castanet
  • Inside look: Kelowna’s tallest condo building now home to hundreds - Castanet
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  • Okanagan Falls neighbourhood experiencing water system failure - Penticton News - Castanet
  • Funding sought for Okanagan water monitoring initiative - The Similkameen Spotlight
  • Water tests clear, advisory lifted for Lakestone in Lake Country - Kelowna Capital News
  • Work temporarily paused on Okanagan Falls water main upgrade - Penticton Western News
  • Regional District of North Okanagan changing source of drinking water Oct. 6 - Castanet
  • UPDATE: Greater Vernon boil water advisory ends - Vernon Morning Star

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  • Okanagan Water Board Invests in ‘Artificial Dog’s Nose’: UBCO eDNA Tool Promises Revolution in Invasive Mussel DetectionOctober 7, 2025
  • OBWB Annual Report Highlights Progress and Future of Okanagan WaterSeptember 5, 2025
  • New Tool Helps Protect Okanagan Streams and Fish with Real-Time Science-Driven Insights!May 26, 2025

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  • Drought Bulletin – October 9, 2025
    𝐎𝐤𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐢𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐧𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐃𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝟒. That crisp fall air isn’t fooling anyone. The Okanagan is now at an Drought Level 4, rare for ... Read more
  • Okanagan Water Board Invests in ‘Artificial Dog’s Nose’: UBCO eDNA Tool Promises Revolution in Invasive Mussel Detection
    Syilx Territory, Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) has committed $200,000 towards funding a UBC Okanagan (UBCO)-led pioneering research project that promises ... Read more
  • Drought Bulletin – October 3, 2025
    Don’t be fooled by the fall weather—the Okanagan is still in drought! Following a record-breaking September heatwave and very little rain, streamflows are dangerously low ... Read more
  • Drought Bulletin – September 11, 2025
    Drought Level Raised in the Okanagan The drought level has now been raised to 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 𝟑, reflecting dangerously low flows in local creeks and rivers. ... Read more
  • OBWB Annual Report Highlights Progress and Future of Okanagan Water
    Syilx Territory, Kelowna, B.C. – The Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) held its Annual Meeting today in Kelowna, with presentations and discussions centered around this year’s theme ... Read more
  • Board Report – September 2025
    Important updates from the September Water Board Meeting: New provincial drought ratings don’t measure up. Ground-breaking invasive mussel detection tool proposed. New invasive milfoil ID ... Read more

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